If He’s Tempted (Wherlocke #5) by Hannah Howell Historical Paranormal Romance April 2, 2013 Zebra Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I ache. I want. I remember every touch, every kiss, and want more.” Lady Olympia Wherlocke has never made a promise she couldn’t...wouldn’t keep, so when a young girl comes to her in desperation, Olympia promises to do anything and everything to help her. Lady Agatha Mallam’s mother is trying to sell her into marriage to a much older man who is rumored Continue Reading
Review: Bad Attitude by K.A. Mitchell
Bad Attitude by K.A. Mitchell (Bad in Baltimore #3) M/M Contemporary Romance April 23, 2013 Samhain Reviewed by Mandi I’m a K.A. Mitchell fangirl and I’ll proudly say that. I started reading her maybe a year ago, and glommed her entire back list. Man, that was a good time. She writes very erotic m/m books but conveys so much through her love scenes. And she gives us flawed characters and explores them and makes them suffer a bit before finding true love. I just think she is a Continue Reading
When Urban Fantasy Loses Tori’s Trust
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: When Urban Fantasy Loses My Trust – by Tori. When I read a certain genre, I have certain expectations. I expect Romance to be an emotional love fest, Paranormal Romance to be a love fest between supernatural entities, and Urban Fantasy to kick arse and take names in a world similar to mine. As a long time reader of Urban Fantasy, I have always been of the opinion that the main defining appeal of this genre is the low key or utter lack of romance. It’s not called UFR Continue Reading
Review: Diana’s Hound by Moira Rogers
Diana’s Hound (Bloodhounds #4) by Moira Rogers Steampunk April 23, 2013 Samhain Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Not having isn’t the torment. Having and losing is. “ Nate Powell lived a fulfilling if not sedate life as an inventor until he was kidnapped, experimented on and turned into a hybrid – half bloodhound and half vampire. He longs for death until a new arrival at Iron Creek peaks more than just his interest. Diana is a rarity in the Bloodhound world as she is Continue Reading
Review: Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella
Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella Releases: April 23, 2013 Contemporary Romance Bantam Reviewed by May This is the story of two sisters, told from their points of view about this one crazy month where they both ended up in Greece. Lottie is the younger sister, full of hopes and dreams and desperately in love with her boyfriend. Fliss, the elder sister is a recently divorced mother of one who can’t help but be a bit bitter. She is a travel editor and she’s amazing at her job, she loves Continue Reading
Review and Giveaway: Play With Me by Alisha Rai
Play With Me by Alisha Rai (Bedroom Games #1) Erotic Contemporary Romance April 2, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi This scene summarizes the romance quite well in this book: Before she could marshal her thoughts to answer, he slapped her nipple again. She cried out, and he paused. “Hurt?” “Yes.” Wyatt returned to working the nipples with his fingers, both soothing and inflaming the sting. “Too much?” She narrowed her eyes at him. “Shut up and spank my tits, Continue Reading
Review: Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid
Neanderthal seeks Human by Penny Reid (Knitting in the City #1) Contemporary Romance March 13, 2013 Self Published Reviewed by May “Did you have hot elevator eye sex? Is that why you’re the shade of my red sweater right now?” Janie is having the worst day ever. After finding out that her boyfriend cheated on her (and dumping his ass) she is fired from her job that very day. Oh wait, but it gets worse because not only is she now homeless and without a job, but she finds herself being Continue Reading
Winners!
The winner of What The Duke Desires by Sabrina Jeffries is: Aurian The winners of the Take My Books Contest are: Set #1 – Becky j Set #2 – Lisa Garner Set #3 – Viki S. Set #4 - may Set #5 – Jordan Set #6 – KellyM Congrats! All have been emailed. We’ll do it again in May. Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Hero: Casio owner Wyatt Caine. Very alpha and growly in his business suit. Likes to play games in bed. Heroine: Jewelry designer Tatiana Belikov. She learned long ago what kind of games she likes to play in the bedroom, and that Wyatt was once the perfect partner. But now 10 years later they are reunited. She learns this older Wyatt is just as dirty. And she likes it. “Ready to come, Tatiana?” “Yes.” She arched her hips, an infinitesimal movement that his observant eyes couldn’t Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap Up
This week at Smexy… B+ review – The Stillness of You by Julie Bale (new adult) B+ review – After Hours by Cara McKenna (contemporary romance) B review – Music of Ghosts by Sallie Bissell (romantic suspense) B review – The Proposition by Jennifer Lyon (contemporary romance) B review – Kentucky Home by Sarah Title (contemporary romance) C review – Surrender by Stephanie Tyler (romantic suspense) C- review – Real by Katy Evans (contemporary romance) D review – The Billionaire’s Muse by Continue Reading